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Shackle Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FETTER which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: FETTER

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We think the answer is "FETTER" which means:

    noun
  • • A shackle for the ankles or feet
  • verb
  • • Restrain with fetters

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He felt fettered by his responsibilities and couldn't take a vacation."
  • • "The restrictions on social gatherings fettered our ability to celebrate birthdays together."

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Telegraph Quick26 Aug 2023 Across 20
The Guardian Quick11 Feb 2022 Across 1
The Guardian Quick09 May 2020 Down 16
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